NIGERIAN FRIED PEPPER STEW - OBE ATA DIN DIN SAUCE | NIGERIAN FOOD

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: palm oil

Olive oil is healthier, while palm oil is more traditional and often cheaper.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: habanero peppers

Jalapeños are milder, while habaneros are often more accessible.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are convenient and have a longer shelf life.

chicken or beef

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a healthier protein alternative, while beans are budget-friendly.

Prepare the bell peppers by cutting them in half and removing the seeds.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot until properly heated.

Fry the meat until completely cooked, about 5 minutes, then remove from the oil.

Add dried fish powder or crayfish to the hot oil and fry for 2 minutes to release flavor.

Blend the prepared bell peppers, onions, garlic, and scotch bonnet peppers in a food processor.

Add the blended mixture to the pot and cover, frying for 20 to 30 minutes.

Add the cooked meat back into the pot along with water and mix well.

Pierce the eggs with a fork and add them to the stew, mixing thoroughly.

Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes on medium to low heat.

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